Fire Department warns of carbon monoxide dangers

7:12 PM,
Nov. 29, 2012

Written by

John Holland
Reader submitted

With the heating season upon us, the Oshkosh Fire Department would like to remind people of the danger of carbon monoxide (CO). CO is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas created when any fuel is burned. The only way to know if it's present in your home is to have working CO detectors. These detectors should be placed on every level of your home.

Sources of CO in the average household include any gas-burning appliance (stove, furnace, water heater or clothes dryer), fireplaces, charcoal or gas grills, and vehicles.